Las Dunas real estate controversy pressures PAN deputy in Yucatán

The controversy surrounding the ‘Las Dunas’ real estate complex in Chuburná Puerto is escalating into a political issue in Yucatán. PAN deputy Sayda Rodríguez Gómez is facing pressure because her signature appears on the state authorization for the project during her tenure as head of the Secretariat of Sustainable Development under the administration of Mauricio Vila Dosal.

Environmental collectives and local residents are protesting the development, citing potential damage to coastal dunes that serve as critical barriers against erosion. In response to the growing criticism, Rodríguez Gómez is reportedly considering requesting a leave of absence from her position as a local deputy.

The current state government has requested that federal authorities, specifically Semarnat and Profepa, review the compliance of federal authorizations related to the development. The situation is causing concern within the PAN party regarding potential political costs ahead of the 2027 elections.